How Families Shape Successor Motivation—and the Firm’s Long-Term Direction

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Authors: Alexandra Dawson
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Abstract

Family firms don’t have goals—people do. The rise and fall of Italy's Florio dynasty shows how successor motivation shapes the balance between growth, legacy, and community—and how families can build more durable, values-led leadership.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Family Business Performance and Succession Leadership and Management in Organizations Corporate Finance and Governance

Publication details

Publication date
6 February 2026
Language
EN